Question

Type I glycogen storage disease is an inherited disorder in which patients are able to store glycogen in the liver, but lack a necessary enzyme to break down glycogen properly. Based on the function of glycogen in the body, what would be the treatment for this disorder? Avoidance of foods containing any type of carbohydrate Decreased intake of simple carbohydrates in the morning Frequent feedings of complex carbohydrates throughout the day Monitoring consumption of refined sugars and simple carbohydrates

Answer 1

Frequent feeding of complex carbohydrates throughout the day

Step-by-step explanation:

this is the short answer

Answer 2

Main goal for the treatment of the disease is to avoid hypoglycemia which means low glucose in blood. So the patient needs to take glucose or starch, which can be broken down to glucose easily, frequently. So, Frequent feeding of complex carbohydrates throughout the day is the correct answer